How far is Buda, TX from San Angelo, TX?
The driving distance from Buda, TX to San Angelo, TX is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buda and San Angelo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buda and San Angelo.
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Start on North Main Street
1575 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Live Oak Street
959 ft · 19 sec · Live Oak Street
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Continue on Ranch to Market Road 967
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ranch to Market Road 967
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ranch to Market Road 967
75 m · 5 sec · Ranch to Market Road 967
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Exit the roundabout onto Ranch to Market Road 967
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ranch to Market Road 967
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Turn sharp right onto North FM 1626
2.6 mi · 4 min · North FM 1626
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll
653 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.2 mi · 3 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 North: Mopac Boulevard
1789 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South Mopac Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Slaughter Lane
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Slaughter Lane
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 1826
1.3 km · 1 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn right onto West US Highway 290
1.1 km · 50 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
1791 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Highway 71
22.3 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
42 mi · 57 min · East State Highway 71
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Young Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Young Street
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Continue straight
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · United States Highway 87
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Turn right onto West Beauregard Avenue
1802 ft · 42 sec · West Beauregard Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chadbourne Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Chadbourne Street
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Turn right onto East Harris Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · East Harris Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Harris Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buda and San Angelo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 87
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buda and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Angelo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buda to San Angelo?
The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km) and usually takes 04h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Buda and 105.9 miles from San Angelo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buda and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Angelo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buda and San Angelo. Straight-line distance: 181.2 mi (291.61 km).
#1 Buda
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,544 |
| Coordinates | 30.0852100, -97.8402800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Angelo
The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.
| Population | 101,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.4637700, -100.4370400 |
| Altitude | 562 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $28.68 | $57.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $43.15 | $86.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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